I arrived at Calgary airport and went by cab to the hotel where the training was to be held. I got surprised at the reception of the hotel. There were... two tables with young college student girls, who assisted the new arrivals. The first table was for the participants of a mining symposium and the second table was for the participants of our training. The program firm organized two events for the same time in the hotel with the same timetable and socializing programs as well. The hotel had. “Don’t worry, you’re forgiven. While I can’t say I applaud your manners in insulting your guest, I’m not invested enough in adventuring to take anything personally. As for the incident last night, you fought remarkably well despite being wounded. Be proud of yourself.” He got back onto his feet. “By the way, I found Bar at the southern end of the field. I’m afraid he didn’t make it.”“Did… he suffer?”“No, he died well. I poured some monster repellent on him, so hopefully you can still bury. I winked at her and tried to smile. I probably shouldn't have. She saw my pained smile and she mouthed the words, "I'm sorry."I shook my head and whispered, "You have nothing to be sorry for."And our parents sat up front, totally oblivious.What a pair!I sat back and closed my eyes again. Laura and I held hands the rest of the way home. Our parents climbed out of the car and mom said, "Come on, girls. Let's have lunch."We waited until our parents were out of earshot and Laura tearfully asked,. ..”“The hose is soft latex and rolls up to fit inside the bag, and it’s equipped with a nozzle that’s suitable for enemas or douching.”“Who douches anymore these days?” she asked.“I thought maybe you could take one of these next time you travel on business.”She picked up a green nozzle with a bulbous end. “And this? It’s new, too -- isn’t it?”“That’s called a barium tip.”“Barium?”“For taking X-rays. The barium slurry is pretty thick so the tip has extra-large discharge holes. The end is.